NSW/ACT
Careers News
Newsletter 17th August 2015
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In this Week’s Newsletter:
Universities
 On-Campus Accommodation at Warrane
College UNSW for 2016
 UTS Engineering Bonus Points
Questionnaire
 CSU: New Expanded Study Opportunities
for Students
 Sydney Conservatorium of Music Open
Day
 University of Wollongong First Year
Accommodation Guarantee
TAFE & Apprenticeships
 McDonald Jones Homes Brick Laying
Apprenticeships
 McDonald Jones Holmes Cadetships
 Sydney TAFE: Parent Information Night
for Year 10, 11 and 12 Students
 Sydney TAFE: Sydney Science Festival
Private Colleges
 Flight Centre Travel Academy
Information Session
 AIT Information Night
 Le Cordon Bleu Open Day
 SIBT Open Day
 Raffles College of Design & Commerce: 8
Scholarships offered for 2016
 Avondale College of Higher Education
Nursing Campus Open Day
 National Art School Open Day
 AFTRS: Summer School
 Whitehouse Institute of Design: 2016
Bachelor of Design Enrolments Now
Open
Other News
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CSU: Pathways Options
CSU: You’re Living It
UNSW High School Scholarships Now Open
UAC Educational Access Schemes
UWS Get Ready for Study and Work:
Student Workbooks and Parents Guide
University Exchange Programs
UWS: Academic Literacy Workshop
JB Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism
Sydney TAFE: Graphic Design
Information Session
The Northern Institute: HSC Visual Arts
Holiday Enrichment Workshops
NSW Government: Fee-Free Scholarships
TAFE South Western Sydney Institute:
Lidcombe/Chullora College Taste of TAFE
Day
Australian Institute of Fitness: Open Day
NSW & ACT
JMC Academy: Information Session
Macleay College: New Bachelor of
Advertising and Media Degree
Shillington College Information Session
Champion College Summer Week 2016
International Screen Academy: Free
Open Workshops
Australian Theatre for Young People:
School Holiday Workshops
Australian Academy of Beauty and Spa
Therapy: Open Nights
St Patrick’s Institute of Education: 2016
Diploma Information Session
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TSFX HSC Exam Revision Lectures
HSC in the Holidays: HSC September
Workshops
Sydney Dance Company: School Holiday
Workshops
The Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize
Post-School Expo for Students with
Disabilities
Tata Consultancy Service: GO4IT Work
Experience Program for Girls Interested
in IT
Australian College Information Centre:
Education Migration Career Expo
My Health Career: How Long Does It
Take to Become a Fully Qualified Doctor?
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Fair Work Ombudsman: Young Workers
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Student Exchange Australia New
Zealand: New Volunteer and Community
Involvement Scholarships
Employment Outlook to November 2019
Human Rights Awards 2015
What do employers really want?
eheadspace Online Live Info Session
Anti-Poverty Awards
Anti-Poverty Week 2015
Computational Thinking: Free Course
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Universities
On-Campus Accommodation at Warrane College UNSW for 2016
Warrane is a residential college affiliated with UNSW which offers its residents a more complete university
experience.
Residents are encouraged to develop academically, culturally, socially and on the sports field. We run a number of
extra-curricular programs to develop a sense of leadership and community service among residents, including a
yearly overseas workcamp.
- Residential and academic tutors
- Weekly VIP guests and industry connections
- Fully catered and affordable fees
- Wide range of accommodation scholarships
Check out our website for more details: www.warrane.unsw.edu.au
UTS Engineering Bonus Points Questionnaire
Questionnaire closes Fri 11th December
Students applying to a UTS engineering degree could be eligible for up to 5 bonus points by completing the UTS
Engineering Year 12 Bonus Points Questionnaire. Early round offers will also be made on the basis of this
questionnaire.
http://www.uts.edu.au/future-students/engineering/essential-information/year-12-bonus-scheme-questionnaire
Sydney Conservatorium of Music Open Day
Sat 29th August, Macquarie street
Receive one-on-one advice, attend a lecture or masterclass, and bring an instrument to participate in the wind
symphony and choir performances.
Contact: 1800 793 864
http://music.sydney.edu.au/study/open-day/
University of Wollongong First Year Accommodation Guarantee
The University of Wollongong offers first year students from outside the Wollongong region a guaranteed place at
one of their university residences. UOW Living has a range of living options—catered, self-catered, single rooms,
twin share, units and studios.
http://www.uow.edu.au/accommodation/index.html
CSU: New Expanded Study Opportunities for Students
CSU has received increased funding to fund 10 short term programs for students, and one student exchange
program, for students to study in the Indo-Pacific region. Students will be able to participate in programs to study in
the Pacific and South East Asia as well as China, Japan, India and Nepal.
http://news.csu.edu.au/latest-news/charles-sturt-university/csu-global/more-international-study-opportunities-forcsu-students
Charles Sturt University Pathways Options
Charles Strut University has a range of pathway options for students wishing to gain entry into the university. This
publication outlines these pathways.
http://www.csu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/15365/F4077-CSU-PLUS-Pathways-FINAL-SCREEN.pdf
Charles Sturt University: You’re Living It
Sign up to ‘You’re Living It’ to see what life at CSU is really like. Students who sign up will get blogs from current
students, sneak previews of the busy social calendar and insights into the hands-on learning experience that is
unique to CSU.
http://www.csu.edu.au/go/livingit2
UNSW High School Scholarships Now Open
Scholarships for high school students are now open and close Wed 30th September, to access scholarships use the
following search tool.
https://scholarships.online.unsw.edu.au/scholarship/sc_search.login
UAC Educational Access Schemes
Most of UAC’s participating institutions have Educational Access Schemes (EAS) to help students who have
experienced long-term educational disadvantage gain admission to tertiary study. To be eligible for EAS
consideration, student educational performance must have been seriously affected for a period of at least six
months during Year 11 and/or 12 or equivalent, due to circumstances beyond their control and choosing.
http://www.uac.edu.au/eas/
UWS Get Ready for Study and Work: Student Workbooks and Parents Guide
Booklets which provide information, contacts and activities to help students make a successful transition from
school into tertiary study, work or post school activities. The website has a number of booklets with individualized
versions available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, as well as parents.
http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/ndco/get-ready%20NDCO/index.htm
University Exchange Programs
Most universities offer exchange programs, which involve already enrolled students studying for a half or whole year
at a partner institution of their own university. Study abroad programs are slightly different, and do not involve
studying at a partner institution; this means students sometimes need to contribute extra funds towards their tuition
fees. As an alternative to exchange, some universities also offer short study tours, or the option to study at an
international campus of their own. Most universities offer various forms of financial assistance to students going on
exchange. Below are some links to the international study options offered by a number of universities.
Macquarie University: http://students.mq.edu.au/opportunities/student_exchange/
The University of Sydney: http://sydney.edu.au/study/overseas-exchange.html
UNSW: https://student.unsw.edu.au/exchange
CSU: http://www.csu.edu.au/csuglobal/student-exchange
ANU: http://www.anu.edu.au/study/study-options/exchange-at-anu
UWS: Academic Literacy Workshop
UWS runs a range of free preparation programs to help all new and continuing students. Two-day, four-day, and
online workshops are available to assist students with academic style of writing, essay writing at university, research,
time management and more.
http://www.uws.edu.au/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/study_and_life_skills_workshops
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JB Fairfax Award for Rural Journalism
Applications close Wed 30th September
Prospective university students looking to enroll in a degree relevant to rural affairs and who possess a passion for
rural journalism are encouraged to apply. The award includes a scholarship of $10,000 and practical work experience
with the winning article to be published in a major rural publication.
http://www.rasnsw.com.au/JB-Fairfax-Award-for-Rural-Journalism.htm
TAFE & Apprenticeships
McDonald Jones Homes Brick Laying Apprenticeships
McDonald Jones Homes currently have two Brick Laying apprenticeships available. Apprentices will be required on
sites around Western Sydney and South Western Sydney. It is advantageous if applicants have a current driver’s
license and their own transport, however this is not a necessity.
Contact: Gary Rudnick from HIA on 02 9978 3333
http://mcdonaldjoneshomes.com.au/about/careers
McDonald Jones Holmes Cadetships
The Cadetship program enables participants to work within different departments in the company including Sales,
Customer Service, Sales Estimating and Production Estimating, while also completing a Certificate III in Business and
a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating).
Applications are open to those who will be completing the HSC this year, or have completed their HSC within the last
two years.
Contact: Mark Maguire on (02) 4918 2645
http://mcdonaldjoneshomes.com.au/about/careers
Sydney TAFE: Parent Information Night for Year 10, 11 and 12 Students
Tue 8th September, 5.30pm – 7.30pm, Sydney TAFE, Building W: Ground Floor, Customer Service Centre
Information will be provided on choosing the best career, steps for getting into TAFE, pathways to university,
apprenticeships and traineeships.
http://www.whatsonsydney.com/events/walks-talks-short-courses/sydney-tafe-parent-information-night-for-year1011-and-12-students-29439
Sydney TAFE: Sydney Science Festival
Weird food Dinner: Tue 18th August
Food Forensics or Human Forensics: Tue 18th – Thu 20th August
A day in the life of a hospital patient: Wed 19th August
As part of the Sydney Science Festival, Sydney TAFE has assembled a number of activities through which attendees
can get a taste of various aspects of science.
http://sydneytafe.edu.au/newsevents/news/sydney-science-festival-sydney-tafe
Sydney TAFE: Graphic Design Information Session
Wed 2nd December, 4.00pm – 6.00pm, St George College, Building M, Level 1, Room 3 (M1.3), 19 Montgomery
Street, St George
Learn about studying graphic design at Sydney TAFE in 2016.
http://sydneytafe.edu.au/newsevents/events/graphic-design-information-session-3
The Northern Institute: HSC Visual Arts Holiday Enrichment Workshops
Tue 22nd September – Wed 23rd September, 9.30am – 3.30pm, Meadowbank Campus
Two days of hands-on workshops that will help students develop ideas that will create an impressive HSC Body of
Work. Attendees will be inspired to explore different levels of practices and techniques while having fun.
Contact: Tony McDonald on 9942 3686 or tony.mcdonald@tafensw.edu.au
http://www.nsi.tafensw.edu.au/About/News/EventItem.aspx?EventId=274
NSW Government: Fee-Free Scholarships
Young people (aged 15 – 30) who meet the Smart and Skilled Fee-free scholarship criteria will be eligible for a
government subsidy which covers their Smart and Skilled course fee. To be eligible for the scholarship, prospective
students have to study a Certificate I, Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV level qualification on the NSW Skills
List, and be either a Commonwealth Welfare recipient or the dependent of a Commonwealth Welfare recipient.
https://smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au/for-students/fee-free-scholarships
TAFE South Western Sydney Institute: Lidcombe/Chullora College Taste of TAFE Day
Wed 11th November, Lidcombe/Chullora College
An opportunity for Year 10 – 12 students to attend TAFE for a day and discover a wide range of potential study areas,
with hands-on activities.
https://swsi.tafensw.edu.au/About-SWSi/Key-Dates#eventDetail
Private Colleges
Flight Centre Travel Academy Information Session
Thu 27th August, 2.00pm, Level 13, 33 Berry Street, North Sydney
Flight Centre Travel Academy allows students to participate in real-world training in a blended online and offline
mode.
https://fctravelacademy.com/about-the-academy/information-sessions/
AIT Information Night
Tue 18th August, 6.00pm – 8.00pm, Level 2, 7 Kelly Street, Ultimo
An interactive seminar providing an opportunity to learn more about the curriculum, course requirements and study
pathways at AIT.
http://www.ait.nsw.edu.au/information-night/
Le Cordon Bleu Open Day
Thu 20th August, 3.00pm – 6.00pm, 250 Blaxland Rd, Ryde
Learn how Le Cordon Bleu’s culinary, hospitality and management programs open the door to global opportunities.
http://www.lecordonbleu.com.au/opendays2015
SIBT Open Day
Sat 29th August, 9.30am – 12.30pm, Level 1, 11 York Street, Sydney
Attend an information session on diploma programs and pathway options, participate in one-to-one consultations,
meet with current and past SIBT students.
http://bit.ly/OpenDaySIBT
Raffles College of Design & Commerce: 8 Scholarships offered for 2016
Applications close Fri 6th November
Applications are open to all current year 12 Australian high school students for 2016.
Scholarship awards are based on outstanding creative abilities. One full-fee and one half-fee scholarship is available
for the Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Arts (visual communication), Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of
Commerce.
Contact: jaimiwalker@raffles.edu.au
http://www.raffles.edu.au/apply-now/3-scholarships
Avondale College of Higher Education Nursing Campus Open Day
Sun 30th August, 11.00am – 2.00pm, Sydney Adventist Hospital, 185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga
Tour the Clinical Education Centre Facilities, participate in interactive sessions, learn about courses available and get
some HSC study hints and tips.
http://www.nursingopenday.com.au/
National Art School Open Day
Sat 29th August, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Explore real working artist studios, take part in a range of interactive art workshops, attend information sessions and
view the campus.
http://seeinspiration.nas.edu.au/#
AFTRS: Summer School
AFTRS will be running an expanded and extended summer school program between November 2015 and February
2016. Introductory and intermediate level film, TV and radio courses, offering practical and hands-on learning will be
available.
Bookings made before October 1 will receive a 20% discount.
http://www.aftrs.edu.au/short-courses/summer-school
Whitehouse Institute of Design: 2016 Bachelor of Design Enrolments Now Open
The Bachelor of Design is an industry-facing multi-disciplinary program designed to develop students’ design thinking
and creative output within a range of specializations.
To apply, prospective students are required to attach their most recent academic results and resume, prepare a
creative portfolio, and attend an interview.
http://www.whitehouse-design.edu.au/courses/bachelor-of-design
Australian Institute of Fitness: Open Day NSW & ACT
Sat 22nd August, 10.00am – 3.00pm, Parramatta, Rockdale, St Leonards, Canberra
Learn what it’s like to be a student at the Australian Institute of Fitness by visiting a campus and speaking to staff.
http://fitness.edu.au/open-day/
JMC Academy: Information Session
Wed 9th September, 6.00pm, 561 Harris Street, Ultimo
Receive personalized advice and guidance to plan a future in the creative industries.
http://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/events/information-sessions/jmc-academy-information-sessions-(1)
Macleay College: New Bachelor of Advertising and Media Degree
Developed in consultation with key industry leaders, the new degree aims to be up-to-date with dynamic industry
change and prepare graduates for careers in the areas of marketing, management, creative, social media, digital
production, and media.
https://macleay.edu.au/news/macleay-college-launches-new-bachelor-of-advertising-and-media-degree
Shillington College Information Session
Fri 16th October, 6.00pm, Level 3, 50 Margaret Street, Sydney
Learn about studying a course in graphic design at Shillington College.
http://www.shillingtoncollege.com.au/graphic-design-course/info-sessions
Campion College Summer Week 2016
Mon 11th January – Fri 15th January 2016
Campion College Summer Week gives students the opportunity to live at Campion College for five days and nights
before making any long-term tertiary decisions. The camp aims to develop students’ leadership, personal, spiritual,
and social development as well as showcase Campion’s subjects. The week will also include numerous activities
including sport, bush walking, trivia, dancing and a beach trip.
http://www.campion.edu.au/summer-week/
International Screen Academy: Free Open Workshops
Sat 10th October, Sat 7th November, Sat 5th December
12.00pm – 3.00pm, 242 Young Street, Waterloo
Attend a workshop and learn about acting, filmmaking and animation.
http://www.isasydney.com.au/
Australian Theatre for Young People: School Holiday Workshops
Audition Monologue Techniques: Mon 21st September – Wed 23rd September, 10.00am – 4.00pm, The Big Education
Centre
Investigative Scene Work: Mon 28th September – Fri 2nd October, 10.00am – 4.00pm, The Big Education Centre
Race Down Under: Mon 28th September – Fri 2nd October, 10.00am – 4.00pm, The Big Education Centre
http://www.atyp.com.au/
Australian Academy of Beauty and Spa Therapy: Open Nights
Bella Vista: Wed 26th August, 7.00pm
North Strathfield: Wed 26th August, 7.00pm
Chatswood: Tue 25th August, 7.00pm
Kogarah: Tue 25th August, 7.00pm
Learn more about the courses available by speaking to staff.
http://www.australianacademyofbeautytherapy.com/
St Patrick’s Institute of Education: 2016 Diploma Information Session
Sun 13th September, 11.00am – 1.00pm, Level 1, 65 York Street
Learn about applying for the Diplomas in Business, Management and Business Administration for study in 2016.
http://www.spie.edu.au/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=28580
Other News
TSFX HSC Exam Revision Lectures
Sat 19th September – Wed 30th September, The University of Sydney, Camperdown
Each lecture will review and then extend on knowledge taught at schools, demonstrate how examination questions
are marked, how answers must be presented, and finally provide attendees with detailed course notes complete
with model exam responses.
Lectures will be available on a number of HSC subjects.
http://www.tsfx.com.au/?hsc-program=end-of-year-revision-lectures
HSC in the Holidays: HSC September Workshops
Mon 21st September – Fri 2nd October, Macquarie University, UTS Broadway, UOW Wollongong, UOW Southern
Sydney, University of Newcastle
Learn about the most effective way to prepare fully for the final HSC exams, clarify course content, and work
through potential HSC questions in small groups and with expert teachers.
Workshops are available in a number of HSC subjects.
https://hscintheholidays.com.au/2015-workshops/
Sydney Dance Company: School Holiday Workshops
Contemporary Lyrical: Mon 28th September – Tue 29th September
Jazz, Hip Hop, Theatre Jazz, JFH: Wed 30th September – Fri 2nd October
Sydney Dance Company, The Wharf, Pier 4, 15 Hickson Road, Dawes Point
http://www.sydneydancecompany.com/classes-and-courses/holiday-workshops/
The Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize
The Brother John Taylor Memorial Prize is presented each year to a student or students who have overcome
significant hardship to attain academic excellence in their HSC. The recipient receives a grant, trophy and certificate.
Nominations can be made well before HSC results are released.
Contact: Maureen Stevens on (02) 9367 8309 or maureen.stevens@bostes.nsw.edu.au
http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/index.cfm/2015/8/7/Reminder-Brother-John-Taylor-Memorial-Prize
Post-School Expo for Students with Disabilities
Thu 27th August, 11.00am – 4.00pm, South Sydney, The Juniors Leagues Club
An opportunity for school students and their family to meet a variety of service providers and discuss the options
and assistance available post school.
http://ndco.cds.org.au/events/post-school-expo-for-students-with-disabilities/
Tata Consultancy Service: GO4IT Work Experience Program for Girls Interested in IT
Mon 24th – Fri 28th August
Mon 2nd November – Fri 6th November
Delivered over a five day period, the program is designed to encourage girls to study STEM subjects and learn more
about a possible career in IT. Participants will be exposed to various roles within an IT company and the business
world, and be empowered to design and develop IT projects.
Contact: Karen Iles on 02 8456 2800 or anz.csr@tcs.com
http://www.tcs.com/about/corp_responsibility/corporate-social-responsibility/Pages/TCS-Go4IT-work-experienceprogram-girls-IT.aspx
Australian College Information Centre: Education Migration Career Expo
Sat 12th September, 1.00pm – 4.00pm, Sheraton on the Park - 161 Elizabeth Street
Top Australian institutions will be available to talk about applications, seminars will be held on how international
students find jobs in Australia, and staff will be available to provide a range of information about studying in
Australia.
http://www.acic.com.au/index.asp?c=news&p=2015%20ACIC%20EXPO&t=news
My Health Career: How Long Does It Take to Become a Fully Qualified Doctor?
https://www.myhealthcareer.com.au/medicine/how-long-does-it-take-to-become-a-doctor
Fair Work Ombudsman: Young Workers & Students
This webpage outlines the responsibilities and rights of young people and students in the workplace. Information can
also be found on starting a job, beginning an apprenticeship or traineeship, and ending employment.
http://www.fairwork.gov.au/find-help-for/young-workers-and-students
Student Exchange Australia New Zealand: New Volunteer and Community Involvement Scholarships
These scholarships are open to students who are actively involved in their community and have a desire to help build
the community and make a difference to the people around them.
Successful scholarship applicants receive a substantial discount on the normal fee program.
http://studentexchange.org.au/programs-overview/discounts-scholarships/#community
Employment Outlook to November 2019
The Department of Employment’s annual employment projections forecast the job outlook by industry, occupation,
skill level and region to November 2019.
https://cica.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Employment-Outlook-to-November-2019.pdf
Human Rights Awards 2015
The Human Rights Awards celebrate Australians who have contributed to the promotion and protection of human
rights in Australia. Nominations close Fri 11th September.
https://hrawards.humanrights.gov.au/nominations
What do employers really want?
http://www.acseduonline.com/blog-what-do-employers-really-want-93.aspx
eheadspace Online Live Info Session
Thurs 20th August, 5pm – 6pm (AEST) @ Online
eheadspace is an online and telephone support system run by headspace, the National Youth Mental Health
Foundation. They are running a live info session online about relationship breakups. This provides young people and
their family and friends with an opportunity to receive anonymous advice from mental health professionals and hear
from other young people about their relationship breakup experiences.
http://headspace.org.au/news/eheadspace-live-info-session-dealing-with-relationship-break-ups/
Anti-Poverty Awards
Applications close 31st August
The 2015 anti-poverty awards have two categories, one for young Australians aged 16-30 who are working to tackle
inequality and injustice in Australia or overseas, and the other for schools who educate their students about issues
surrounding poverty.
http://antipovertyawards.org.au/apply
Anti-Poverty Week 2015
11th – 17th October
Anti-Poverty Week intends to educate the general public about the causes and consequences of poverty in Australia
and around the world, and encourages action by individuals and organisations to combat it. On this website you can
find a Calendar of Events with events that will be running in your area during the week.
http://www.antipovertyweek.org.au/
Computational Thinking: Free Course
Computational Thinking is a free course designed to help educators learn about computational thinking (CT), how it
differs from computer science, and how it can be integrated into a variety of subject areas. Participants will be able
to increase their awareness of CT, explore examples of CT integrated into subject areas, and create a plan to
integrate CT in their curricula.
https://computationalthinkingcourse.withgoogle.com/preview
Coming Soon (See http://www.calendarwiz.com/mhscareers for all events)
Wed 19th August: Endeavour College of Natural Health Manual Therapies Showcase
Thu 20th August: TAFE SWSi Taste of TAFE Day: Lidcome/Chullora
Fri 21st August: Sydney Design School: Information Session
Sat 22nd August: Macleay College Open Day
Sun 23rd August: Geoscience Australia Open Day
Mon 24th August: Charles Sturt University: 2015 Parent Information Evening Parramatta RSL Club
Tue 25th August: Basair Aviation College: Career Information Seminar
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